27 Most Amazing Forts And Castles in

Pakistan

Pakistan not only has some of the most picturesque and scenic travel destinations, it
also has some amazing historical monuments. Among these historical gems are the
numerous forts and castles sprinkled across the country. Some of these historic forts
and castles are thousands of years old and give a sneak peak into the lives and armies
that used to reside in these forts and castles. We have compiled a list of 23 most
amazing forts and castles in Pakistan. Visiting these historic monuments will not only
provide you some great photo opportunities, but it will also make you appreciate the
size, strength, and scenic locations of these forts and castles. So, here’s the list of 23
most amazing forts and castles in Pakistan.

27- Red Fort (Muzaffarabad Fort

Built; 16th century (Sultan Muzaffar Khan

26- Fort Munro, Punjab (Tuman Leghari is a hill station

Built . Robert Groves Sandeman (19 Century
25- Nandana Fort

Location/ Tehsil Pind Dadan Khan

1000 Yrs OLD

24 – Sheikhopura Fort

Location ; Sheikhpura. Punjab

Built 1607 (JHANGIR

Designr ; Skinder Moeen

23 – Multan Fort
Location: Multan, Punjab.
Built: 800 – 1000 BC BY Katoch dynasty,

22 – Shigar Fort
Location: Shigar, Gilgit-Baltistan.
Built: 17th Century BY Raja of Amacha Dynasty of Shigar
21 – Mir Chakar Fort
Location: Sibi, Balochistan.
Built: 15th Century (Mir Chakar Rind

20 – Meer Garh Fort

Location: Meer Garh, Punjab.
Built: 17th Century. BY Noor Muhammad Khan

19 – Lahore Fort
Location: Lahore, Punjab.
Built: 1605.(AKBAR

18 – Kot Diji Fort

Location: Kot Diji, Khairpur District, Sindh.
Built: 1795. BY Mir Sohrab Khan Talpur

17 – Baghsar Fort
Location: Samahni Valley, Bhimber, Azad Kashmir.
Built: 18th Century BY Sher Shah Suri

16 – Chakdarra Fort
Location: Lower Dir District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Built: 1586. BY MUGHALS
15 – Nagar Fort
Location: Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 1427

Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah I

14 – Attock Fort
Location: Attock, Punjab.
Built: 1583.( Akbar

13 – Red Fort
Location: Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir.

Built: 1646. ( Shah Jahan

12 – Pharwala Castle
Location: Rawalpindi, Punjab.
Built: 15th Century.(GAKHARS

11 – Bala Hisar Fort

Location: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 1526

Babur

10 – Khaplu Fort
Location: Khaplu, Ghanche District, Gilgit-Baltistan.
1840 BY Yabgo Raja Daulat Ali Khan

9 – Altit Fort
Location: Altit, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan.
Built: 11th Century.( the Mirs (ruling family) of Hunza as a display of power to the Mirs
of Nagar

8 – Rohtas Fort
Location: Jhelum, Punjab.
Built: 16th Century.( Sher Shah Suri

7 – Ramkot Fort
Location: Mirpur, Azad Kashmir.
Built: 17th Century (Muslim rulers of Kashmir between the 16th and 17th
centuries (It was built by a Gakkhar named Toglu as recorded by the traveler
and geologist Frederick Drew in his book.

6 – Ranikot Fort
Location: Jamshoro District, Sindh.
Built: 17th Century.( The Great Wall of Sindh and is believed to be the world's largest fort,
with a circumference of approximately 32 kilometres
5 – Skardu Fort
Location: Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan.16 century

king Ali Sher Khan Anchan

4 – Kalat Fort ( Merri Kalat( Sandeman Fort.

Location: Kalat, Balochistan.( The town of Kalat is said to have been founded by and named
Qalat-e Sewa (Sewa's Fort)

3 – Throtchi Castle
Location: Kotli District, Azad Kashmir.
Built: 1460.

2 – Baltit Fort
Location: Karimabad, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan.
Built: 8th Century( prince married a princess from Baltistan who brought master Balti craftsmen
to renovate the building as part of her dowry

1 – Derawar Fort
Location: Bahawalpur, Punjab.
Built: 9th Century(Rai Jajja Bhati